"Listen to him." A simple yet powerful command from the mountaintop. In a world that feels dangerous and uncertain, Jesus' transfiguration reminds us to fix our bearings, to find our way up and down, and—most importantly—to listen. Matt Skinner reminds preachers that their work matters: “We need preachers to tell us, what is it that Jesus is saying? How do we know how to listen to him well?” Preachers, your voice helps others hear Jesus' voice. That’s the call this week. Tag a fellow preacher wh

In this Preacher to Preacher message for the First Sunday of Advent, Luther Seminary professor Matt Skinner reflects on Matthew 24 and what it means to prepare for Jesus—not as a threat, but as welcoming a guest into our lives. Speaking from the shores of Lake Genolisca in North Carolina, Skinner reminds us that Jesus continues to show up in our everyday lives: in our neighbors, in those on the margins, and in people in need. This Advent season isn't just about waiting for a distant return—it's